Tag: News
Letter to the Editor
I remember the first time I received notice that I had a formal complaint lodged against me.
The system was different back then.
Most...
Remembering the days of the old school yard
St Joseph’s school Stanthorpe, Class of 2002, reconnected on Saturday morning with a morning tea and tour of the school.
The reunion was organised by...
The Summit School reunion unveiling of artwork
On Saturday 8 October, more than 150 people attended the centenary celebration reunion at The Summit State School.
The school welcomed past and present...
Colour and smiles at Stanthorpe race day
Hailed a roaring success with well over 2000 punters through the gate, the 2022 Mitre 10 Stanthorpe Cup lived up to its reputation as...
Heavy Rain is Forecast for the Region
With much of Victoria and New South Wales already experiencing a deluge of rain, it’s just a matter of time before the Southern Downs...
Hospitals in the power up with the sun
Hospitals across the Southern Downs and Granite Belt regions are going off grid for a more sustainable future.
Recently the Warwick and Stanthorpe health precincts...
Preserving historic tree
It’s been more than 160 years since the original survey mark was carved on the border survey tree at Wallangarra.
The carvings indicate the beginning...
Self defence during Mental Health Week
A four-week self-defence program is coming to Stanthorpe as part of Queensland Mental Health week.
Young people aged between 15 and 25 are encouraged to...
New addition for Christmas festivities
The Christmas countdown has begun with the birth of baby donkey Coco at the Granite Belt Christmas Farm.
The new addition to Santa’s menagerie is...
Old post office an eye sore
Southern Downs Regional Council held a briefing in Wallangara on Wednesday 4 October.
Topics of discussion included the old post office, now the Telstra building,...
Hope for homeless
Various organisations met last week at Churches of Christ to discuss the rise of houselessness in the region, as part of a taskforce currently...
Businesses warned to step up security
Stanthorpe Police are warning businesses to up their security after a spate of break-ins, the latest at M and D Autoparts on Davadi St...
Stanthorpe Art Prize finalist paints art born from struggle
On the 12th of June 2026 Stanthorpe will be hosting its prestigious Stanthorpe Art Prize finals.
Amongst the finalists this year is a very...
